The Pretenders(1916)
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The Pretenders Synopsis
Upon striking oil on his farm, Silas T. Pettingill (Charles Eldridge) moves to Park Avenue at the behest of his social-climbing wife Maria (Kate Blancke) and daughter Helen (Emmy Wehlen). But like Jiggs in the comic strip, Pettingill never loses his common touch, and one evening he goes out on a toot with his new chauffeur Hubert Stanwood (Paul Gordon).
The Pretenders (1916) is a comedy and drama film directed by George D. Baker, released on August 21, 1916 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Emmy Wehlen, Charles Eldridge, Kate Blancke and William B. Davidson. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- George D. Baker
- Writers:
- George D. Baker, Rennold Wolf, Channing Pollock
- Producers:
- B.A. Rolfe
- Production:
- Metro Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Pretenders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Emmy Wehlen
as Helen Pettingill
Charles Eldridge
as Silas T. Pettingill
Kate Blancke
as Maria Pettingill
William B. Davidson
as Joseph Bailey (as William Davidson)
Howard Truesdale
as John Stafford (as Howard Truesdell)
- Paul Gordon
Paul Gordon
as Hubert Stanwood
Edwin Holt
as Inspector Burke
- Jerome N. Wilson
Jerome N. Wilson
as Joseph Bailey (as Jerome Wilson)
- Ilean Hume
Ilean Hume
as Rita
- Harry Neville
Harry Neville
as Dugan
- Hugh Jeffrey
Hugh Jeffrey
as Andrews
Key crew
Directed by George D. Baker, written by George D. Baker, Rennold Wolf and Channing Pollock, produced by B.A. Rolfe.
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The Pretenders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Pretenders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pretenders online?
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Who stars in The Pretenders?
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The main cast of The Pretenders (1916) includes Emmy Wehlen, Charles Eldridge, Kate Blancke, William B. Davidson and Howard Truesdale. The film was directed by George D. Baker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pretenders released?
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The Pretenders was released on August 21, 1916 and runs for 50m.
Is The Pretenders worth watching?
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The Pretenders (1916) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.